I've looked at your battery post twice, but think it's too big for my cabinet.
'Tis a big bugger!
200+Ah of LiFePO4 and a big old solar panel is the way to go! You won't need EHU unless you're on a site for a week with no sun!
That depends on power usage.
That's what I found, not sure I'd need extension cables though
True, obviously if you're using coffee machines and air fryers and hair dryers and induction cooking every day then I don't think any solar would keep up
Is that the 305w rigid Victron panel? And have you got a pop top that's quite flat? The std T6 roof has quite a lot of curve to it, in both directions and the std mounting brackets don't really sit well with it. If your roof is flatter it's be better.
That's the panel I have, fyi. It's not small!!
Also, you can use a smaller 100/20 MPPT for that panel, you'll be over panelled by a few watts (270w is the most you'll see) but you'll see more watts earlier and later in the day.
Buy a decent gland rather than the crap, huge, cheap ones. It is after all the thing that keeps the water out! Scanstrut are fantastic.
Standard T6 roof, no pop top. I think being realistic, solar will be next year if any. This year I've got to pay for a wedding
Oh yes! Forgotten that!
Take the time and have a look at the options, with the curve in the roof with the 305w Victron panel there was about an inch or more gap at the front and back with a central mount. I wasn't happy with just mounting it with 4 corner mounts, if you're drinking the roof then it'd be fine but I didn't want too drill anything.
That's part of the reason I went for a roof rack - that and the extra carrying ability and gives me the option of a roof tent etc.
You're forgetting the toaster and the hot water system too.True, obviously if you're using coffee machines and air fryers and hair dryers and induction cooking every day then I don't think any solar would keep up
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Just ordered a set of Gladen T6 appearance speakers
Expecting Alcantara headliner, sunvisors, a pillars, b pillars and such
Black comfort dash with bottle holder
Black W8 interior lighting with red ambient light
Red/white footwell lights from Stan the Man
Match DD62 DSP amp
Audison prima 8" underseat sub
Expecting Alcantara headliner, sunvisors, a pillars, b pillars and such
Black comfort dash with bottle holder
Black W8 interior lighting with red ambient light
Red/white footwell lights from Stan the Man
Match DD62 DSP amp
Audison prima 8" underseat sub
I've got the perfect location for one - I just need someone to release a version that fits perfectly around the rear wheel arch, my boiler and my water filter!At that point you should probably just say '**** it' and crowbar in a 500Ah
My existing setup does have leisure battery charging when on EHU however it is only suitable for lead acid batteries and I have just upgraded to a LiFePo4 which has different charging requirements and would be damaged by using anything other than a lithium specific charger.
I don't expect to use it often as we have solar and B2B, but there may be occasions when it needs a boost, so hopefully, the noise won't be much of an issue.
The new versions are quieter too apparently "Fogstar Drift Chargers V3.0 - Now includes a temperature-controlled fan that intelligently activates and deactivates as required, ensuring optimal conditions and significantly quieter performance."
Yeah, I was getting confused I think. I installed a Victron ip22 in place of what was there prior to allow LB lifepo charging when on EHU. I’m still getting head around all the terminology. But learning which is great
Alpkit Brukit for quick boiling duties. Bought in the sale, plus a voucher, so was a very good price. Bought to replace a work Jetboil Flash I’ve been using, partly because it holds more, but also because the Jetboil is alarmingly wobbly. To the point of being dangerous.
Teamed with an MSR adapter so it’s not teetering on top of the gas canister.
Teamed with an MSR adapter so it’s not teetering on top of the gas canister.
